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Saints owner Tom Benson released from West Virginia hospital after suffering symptoms related to altitude

Tom Benson: Saints training camp 2014

Saints owner Tom Benson and his family greet fans during the second day of training camp at the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia on Saturday, July 26, 2014. (Michael DeMocker, Nola.com / The Times-Picayune)
(Michael DeMocker)

White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. -- New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson was released from a local hospital after being transported by ambulance from the team's practice Tuesday morning at the Greenbrier resort.

Team spokesman Greg Bensel said Benson did not feel well "due to symptoms related to the altitude here in West Virginia."

Benson was treated with oxygen at a hospital in Lewisburg, given a series of tests and released after doctors found no "issues or complications."

He is doing great and was under the care of team physician John Amoss the entire time," Bensel said in a release. "Mr. and Mrs. Benson thank all of those that have reached out."

The altitude in White Sulphur Springs is about 1,900 feet above sea level.

Benson, 87, underwent knee surgery in the spring. He had a fall from a podium at the May NFL owners' meetings a week later. Benson had to go to the hospital to be treated for a concussion after the fall, but was deemed fine and allowed to go home.

Saints coach Sean Payton said he has enjoyed having Benson as a visitor at camp.

"I'm sure they will get him the right care," Payton said. "He is someone who we stay on top of. His energy being here has been fantastic."